Benefits of Eating Jamun

Ayurvedic Treatment in Hindi
Jan 30, 2017
2 min read

Jamun is a summer fruit which is associated with many health benefits. It has nutritional composition containing minerals, carbohydrates, vitamins and phytonutrients which include glucose and fructose, calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus, vitamin A, B, C and water.

Jamun also is enriched with flavonoids, oxalic acid, gallic acid and essential oils which render it beneficial for curing many diseases.

Jamun as a seasonal fruit is famous and has a typical sweet sour taste with a blue pigment which has nutritional benefits. Benefits of Eating Jamun are enlisted below:

It aids in digestion and has a cooling effect in stomach.
It relieves stomach disorders, flatulence, dysentery, bowel spasm and other stomach disorders.
Biochemical compounds in Jamun like flavonoids, gallic acid, oxalic acid, mallic acid and tannis provide it antibacterial, anti-infective and antimalarial property.
Vitamin C content helps in enhancing immunity.
Anthocyanins as an antioxidant in nature help in eradicating free radicals thus preventing premature ageing and cancer.
Jamun is a natural blood purifier.
Vitamin C and iron content increase hemoglobin in the blood and helps in curing anemia and jaundice.
It has antiscorbutic and diuretic effect.
Jamun is effective against cancer, heart disease, arthritis due to its polyphenolic compounds.
Potassium content in jamun prevents diseases like hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and keeps heart healthy.
Jamun fruit for diabetes controls blood sugar levels and reduces thrusting and urination thus is effective for diabetic patients.
Antibacterial properties help in keeping teeth and gums healthy.
Jamun benefits for skin are due to its astringent property which keeps skin fresh, prevents oily skin and reduces acne.
Jamun has vitamin Awhich is good for healthy eyes.
It also cures polyuria,bleeding hemorrhoids and excess salivation.
Jamun seeds stimulates insulin secretion and thus help in regulating glycemic index.
Jamun leaves treat diarrhea and ulcers.